Little Bird has a Big Day It's a fun-filled day for Little Bird. At night, the moon is out but when the sun comes up, so many things can happen. This charming toddler book offers a child's view of a new day. This book is part of the Kika's First Books series, created by Altan for his young child. Kika's First Books are celebrating their 40th anniversary with new publications in English after being loved in Italy for generations. These sweet little books make excellent read alouds for the youngest listeners. Kika's First Books explore common childhood themes and experiences and are lots of fun for little ones.
In a bird family's nest, three baby birds hatch from their eggs. Cautious Serene is the last one born. The noises of the dense forest are frightening to the timid little bird. When it's time to fly, unlike her siblings, she just can’t find the courage to take wing. Finally, curiosity wins over fear, and Serene discovers that her wings can keep her aloft. Once she gets to know her surroundings, she finds joy in her skill. She also finds there’s plenty of space for all kinds of birds in the forest, including timid Serene.
Willow is an inexperienced, but determined hunter on her first solo hunt in the dense Appalachian mountains. The day dawns with a falling snow and bone chilling cold, but undeterred the young hunter leaves the safety and warmth of her father's farm and home as she sets out through the falling snow. While eager to prove her worth as a hunter to her older brothers and father she experiences an unexpected fall in the rugged foothills. Alone, and with time running out, a familiar friend makes an unexpected visit and works to help guide her back home, but after the accident, will Willow make it back home in time?
Join Granny Whistle Nose, a beloved woman with a long, whistling nose, and her new feathered friend on an adventure. This heartwarming tale celebrates the power of friendship, perseverance and being true to oneself. Get ready to soar on a journey filled with new friends, whimsical adventures and the joys of finding your wings!
Song Unsung is a collection of poetry about life, love and heartbreak, dark and raw emotions. This book is divided into three parts, and each part serves a different purpose.
Vickie McEntires Little Bird & Myrtle Turtle is an inspiring story of encouragement and persistence for young children. It expresses how Little Bird overcomes adversity with the help of an unlikely rescuer, Myrtle Turtle. In turn, Myrtle Turtle is blessed by watching Little Bird learn to spread his wings. It is beautifully illustrated by Christina Vergona with elements of classic literature. I can see this story being shared not only with children, but graduates and parents as a testament to the relationships, sometimes unlikely, necessary for success. Rachel Lamar, M.Ed., Media Specialist This beautifully illustrated book is crafted with precision to allow the deeper message to come through in a thoughtful way, but never preachy or simplistic. You come away from this book with many important messages that children of all ages would understand and apply to their lives. Lisa M. Russell, MAPW, English instructor and author of Lost Towns of North Georgia
Mystery girl. On her twelfth birthday, Kahlara Apella ponders the enigma that is her. Why is she the only one in her overprotective family who can read thoughts (not that she spies on her siblings or anything), heal injuries, demolish bad guys (a terrifying experience), and tap into her silver core? The answers elude her. Enough already! Kahlara is determined to change her sheltered life. She pleads for and gains her freedom. Kahlara explores the woods, builds a tree house, swims in a hidden pond, and encounters a young stranger. Shy boy. Shay, a lonely village kid, sings like an angel and plays the lute like a troubadour. Over the summer, Shay befriends this odd girl who can change the color of her eyes. Parents on a mission. Myles and Elara Apella organize a rebellion against the Rzash Empire. Fearful of their family's safety, especially their amazing daughter, they move cautiously through the dark secrets of their cause. Gentle giant. Sebastian is an injured Crad slave. Simple and loving, Seb watches over the Apella children. Elara grows certain there is more to the alien than meets the eye. Kahlara and Shay. Compelled, Kahlara touches Shay transferring her silver abilities. An unseen spy reports them. Soon, tragedy tears them apart. Like a pebble dropped in their beloved pond, the ripples spawn a tsunami of rebellion, intrigue, ecological weapons, alien metamorphosis, silver abilities, and interstellar warfare. Will Kahlara's strange purpose save them? It begins with the Song who would be human.
